Qi (Chee) Gong is an ancient healing art that originates in China and is practiced all over the world. Combining powerful stances with graceful movements, you will develop better balance, feel more energy and release stress and tension.
No props are required.

Membership includes access to all past class replays on demand.
Please inquire for access links.

In person class (no online option).
Drop in: $20
Monthly Membership: $60

I started Balance for Life after seeing the swift decline of my Grandma after she had a fall. I realized that with my experience in personal training, yoga and qigong, I could help older adults stay strong, active and independent while building strong bonds and friendships along the way.

My classes combine Bo Yoga, Qigong, functional fitness and a variety of fun and effective balance practices. The class is standing and chair based and we use a BalanceBō, a flexible padded staff for stretching and support. No getting down on the floor and no mat is required. Classes are ideal for folks 55+ but anyone is welcome to join.

Nate Guadagni has been teaching yoga, qigong and personal training to older adults full time for almost twenty years. He is certified with Better Bones and Balance through Oregon State University, an ACE Senior Fitness Personal Trainer as well as a Holden Qigong graduate and E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher Trainer.

Balance Fitness helps you age gracefully and enjoy a high quality of life beyond middle age.
Combining the best of functional fitness, Bo Yoga and Qigong, the main focus for this class is developing strength and balance.

Required Props:
- BalanceBō - Flexible and padded staff supports balance and alignment.
- Chair to sit on, preferably with a cushion and no arm rests (an extra chair behind you if you are concerned about falls)
- Hand weights: 2 Sets (2 Light and 2 Heavy)
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Most people will start off with 3lbs for Light and 5lbs for Heavy.
If you are feeling strong you can do 5lbs and 8lbs.
(This is a total of 4 weights, 2 of each weight.)
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What is Light? You can raise both weights easily over your head 10 times with good form.
What is Heavy? You can curl them easily (Straight arm to bent arm, weight moves from hip to shoulder height) 10 times with good form.

Membership includes access to all past class replays on demand.
Please inquire for access links.